Went down by just a nose when second at this track over 2000m last time out. Expected to be very competitive.

Two runs this time in have been plain. Needs to find some old form to be competitive here.

Returned from a layoff last start and was beaten 4 lengths into fifth over 2000m at this track. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.

Resumes from a break of seven months. Finished 13th at his most recent appearance over 2100m at York. Others preferred.

Last appeared when easily accounted for at York on September 23 2023 which was a disappointing end to a solid campaign. Should be involved on his best form.

Has been about the mark in small fields of late. Last start finished third at Southwell All Weather over 2200m. Worth plenty of thought.

Resumes from a break of 22 months. Finished seventh at his most recent appearance over 2400m at York. Has to be respected.

Won three times earlier on in his prep, most recently finished third beaten 2.5 lengths at this track over 2000m. Major player.

Returned from a spell and was easily accounted for when 12th over 1600m at Southwell All Weather. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.

Has not raced since finishing 12 lengths away in eighth over 3600m at Musselburgh on August 28. Did finish in the money first-up last prep at Musselburgh over 2500m. Returns in a winnable race.

Yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a spell, the latest effort a sixth over 2500m at this track a month ago. In the mix.